COCO & Dickinson Young Professionals Partnership

We are pleased to announce that a partnership between Dickinson Young Professionals (DYP) and the Coalition of Charitable Organizations (COCO) has been formed to promote community involvement.

The mission of the Dickinson Young Professionals Network is to “unite young professionals in the area by networking socially and professionally, by offering an exchange of ideas and informational opportunities, and by creating strong ties within the community.” DYP’s 2011 strategic plan included a focus for “Encouraging members to become board members of other organizations in the community.” With this in mind, COCO was approached to see if a partnership was available. COCO is an organization that has currently 26 nonprofit members and two associate members; COCO’s mission is “promoting philanthropy, education and support.”

Both COCO and the DYP Network agreed to connect COCO nonprofit members with vacancies to DYP members. COCO members would submit their information/board vacancy to the DYP Network where the nonprofit’s board position information would be advertised in the DYP newsletter. This partnership will allow DYP members to be aware of local nonprofits and donor opportunities and will let COCO members fill vacant spots with ambitious upcoming leaders of the community.

COCO members with a vacancy can send info regarding their nonprofit, the board member requirements, term length, other pertinent info, and contact information to Editor@dickinsonyp.com. DYP Newsletters are currently released on Wednesdays.

For information on either organization, check out http://dickinsonyp/ or http://cocononprofits/. For more information regarding this partnership, please contact Julie Raatz, COCO administrative assistant, at
Julie.Raatz@dickinsonstate.edu or a member of the executive board of either organization.

Member Highlight: Mike Stein, Securian Financial Advisors of ND, Inc.

Mike Stein is a financial advisor with Securian Financial Advisors of North Dakota, Inc. He specializes in retirement, estate, business, and charitable planning. He offers securities and investment advisory services through Securian Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Securian Financial Advisors of ND is independently owned and operated.

Mike has been in this field for six years serving over 200 businesses’ and individuals’ financial needs, with a total over $10 million dollars of assets under management as of November 2010.

For more information please contact Mike by calling the firm at 866-284-8401 or 701-663-8401 or emailing him at michael.stein@securiannd.com. His office address is 4431 Memorial Highway in Mandan, ND 58554.

High Impact Fundraising Seminar

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Contact: Julie Raatz, Coalition of Charitable Organizations.
Julie.Raatz@dickinsonstate.edu, 701-483-2757

FUNDRAISING SEMINAR TO HELP TRAIN AREA NON-PROFITS

DICKINSON, ND – The Coalition of Charitable Organizations (COCO) is hosting a fundraising seminar entitled “No Money, No Mission: An Overview of High Impact Fundraising” on January 19th at Dickinson State University’s Badlands Activities Center.

This educational event lasts from 10am – 3pm and will introduce a new fundraising model geared towards helping nonprofits reach their financial goals by focusing on improved organization and planning. Churches, charities, nonprofits, and other groups which attend will learn how to lead fundraising operations of all sizes and to avoid common pitfalls.

Those interested in attending should visit http://cocononprofits.org/events/ or call 701-483-2757 for more information. Registration for the event is $40, with discounts available for COCO members as well as North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations (NDANO) and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) members.

COCO’s “No Money, No Mission” seminar is being held in partnership with the Impact Institute, the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and the Bush Foundation.

Member Highlight: UND Foundation

The UND Foundation was established in 1978 and is an independent non-profit organization that raises and manages funds to help secure a strong future for UND and its students, faculty and alumni. A sister corporation to the UND Foundation is the UND Alumni Association.

Currently, they have a campaign for UND to raise $300 million called the North Dakota Spirit. The campaign will raise $100 million to increase the number of student scholarships awarded; $100 million for endowment funds for faculty support; $50 million to enhance programs to respond to state and global needs; and $50 million to improve existing or add new buildings and technology. The hope of the UND Foundation is that this campaign raises awareness about philanthropy.

For more information please go to http://undfoundation/ or call Deanna at 701.777.2538.

Member Highlight: St. Alexius Foundation

St. Alexius Foundation was established in 1990. The purpose of the foundation is to receive, recognize and manage donations of cash and other assets which will support the programs and services of St. Alexius. They are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization so donations are tax-deductible.

New technologies and updates evolve constantly. Strong financial resources invested in the Foundation can provide assurance that the best care will always be available to you and those you love.

The St. Alexius Foundation is located at 900 E Broadway Avenue in Bismarck, ND. For more information please go to http://st.alexius.org/about/foundation / or call Jaci at 701.530.7394.

Member Highlight: House of Manna

The House of Manna is a Christian, non-denominational, non-profit, charitable organization located at 1100 Villard Street East, Dickinson, ND. House of Manna assists those in emergency situations, but also those who do not have access to other services to meet their needs.

Donations accepted by the House of Manna:
• Useable clothing,
• Household goods,
• Beds,
• Small appliances,
• Furniture,
• And some food items.

The House of Manna is operated by a staff of 20+ volunteers, a part time manager, and a Board of Directors. The number of people served has steadily risen to more than 20,000 people annually since 2005.

The House of Manna is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. For more information please email Chris at chris.johnson@tmisystems.com or contact him at 701.290.1432.

Member Highlight: Dickinson State University Alumni & Foundation

The Dickinson State University Alumni & Foundation is located at 230 8th Ave W in Dickinson, ND. The Alumni Association was organized in 1920 by the first graduating class at Dickinson Normal School. Their purpose is to keep graduates and former students informed of the developments at Dickinson State University and encourage their support.

The Dickinson State University Foundation was organized in 1952 and is a nonprofit. They provide an avenue for alumni and friends to contribute to the university. For more information please go to http://dsufamily.com/ or call 701.483.2004.